Quiz #429 (2025)

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1. A1 is closely guarded by B-1 while dribbling in the frontcourt. After three seconds, B-2 moves within 6 feet and takes over guarding A-1 while B-1 moves away. A-1 dribbles for two more seconds while closely guarded by B-2. A1 has committed a five seconds closely guarded violation. T-F

2. In Team A’s frontcourt, dribbler A-1 has been closely guarded by B-1 for two seconds when A-1 dribbles off the knee. B-1 remains within six feet of A-1 for three seconds while A-1 attempts to recover the loose ball.  The trail official rules a five second closely guarded violation. T-F

3. Team A has four teammates positioned around dribbler A-1, and none of the defenders can get within six feet of the ball. The trail official rules a five second closely guarded violation. T-F

4. While A-1’s try is in flight, A-4 excessively swings arm(s) and/or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball enters the basket. The center official cancels the goal and rules a violation on A4. T-F

5. While A-1’s try is in flight, B-4 excessively swings arm(s) and/or elbow(s) without contacting an opponent. The ball enters the basket. The trail official rules a violation on B4 and scores the goal. The game will resume with Team A’s ball at the spot of the violation. T-F

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Play of the Day 483 (2024-25)

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The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

The teams line up the wrong way for the opening tip.  Play begins and then continues to go in the wrong direction for almost four minutes.  Finally it is discovered that the teams have been going in the wrong direction.

Handle the situation.

Play of the Day 481 (2024-25)

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The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

A-1 is fouled in the act of shooting and the try is unsuccessful.  B-1, the fouler, falls to the floor.  A-1 deliberately steps over B-1 staring at B-1 as he does so.  B-1 pushes A-1.  The Team A coach then curses B-1.  At the same time the Team B assistant coach curses the official who called the foul on B-1.

Handle the situation.

Play of the Day 480 (2024-25)

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The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

A-1 is attempting to make a throw-in from the sideline.  After A-1 releases the throw-in, B-1 bats the ball into the air.  A-1 catches the ball with one foot touching the floor inbounds and the other foot in the air.

Handle the situation.